When you visit our office, you may occasionally see a dog that is wearing a muzzle. Chances are, you will wonder why the dog needs a muzzle. To many dog owners, the idea of muzzling their own dogs seems so unfair. If the dog has never bitten anyone or shown aggression, he doesn’t need a […]

Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]

The dog park can be a great place for some dogs to run off steam and make friends with other dogs. The challenge is that the planets must align perfectly every time you visit with your dog. Most pet parents don’t know how to navigate the dog park environment safely and effectively. At best, you’ll […]